Ante Žižić
Croatian Basketball Player, NBA Athlete
Born in 1997, a professional basketball player. Played college basketball for the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) before joining the NBA. Entered the league in 2016 after being selected by the Boston Celtics in the 2016 NBA Draft. Played for teams such as the Boston Celtics and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Achieved notable success in international competitions with the Croatian national team.
Played for the Boston Celtics
Competed with the Cleveland Cavaliers
Represented Croatia in international tournaments
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